duffle duffles [< Duffel, a town near Antwerp] DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n.
a very closely woven woollen cloth.
See also: Duffield(s) stroud(s)
2a n. — (usually plural)
a warm ankle-length sock, or liner, of duffle worn inside moccasins, mukluks, etc. and usually folded down at the top.
See also: duffle sock (def. 1)(def. 2)
2b n. — (usually plural)
a long stocking of duffle worn over inner socks inside moccasins, mukluks, etc.
See also: duffle stocking
3 n.
personal belongings such as were carried in a duffle-bag; personal gear carried on the trail.
See also: duffle-bag
4 n.
a large bag of heavy cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings.
See also: duffle-bag